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Professional headsets essential for productivity in hybrid workplaces
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Professional headsets essential for productivity in hybrid workplaces

By 2026, 94% of businesses will adopt professional headsets to boost productivity and communication in hybrid workplaces, says Frost & Sullivan.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Logitech unveils new headsets to tackle office distractions
Unified Communications

Logitech unveils new headsets to tackle office distractions

Logitech launches Zone Wireless 2 ES and Zone Wired 2 headsets with AI noise cancellation, designed to improve focus in open-plan offices at AUD $199.95-$309.95.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

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Zoom expands My Notes & search across workplace apps
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Zoom expands My Notes & search across workplace apps

The update aims to cut lost action items by linking meetings, in-person chats and workplace systems across Zoom, Teams, Google Meet and more.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Zoom expands AI access to meeting data in third-party tools
Unified Communications

Zoom expands AI access to meeting data in third-party tools

Workers can now pull Zoom meeting notes and transcripts into ChatGPT, Claude and Codex, reducing the need to hunt across systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
HiDock launches P1 AI voice recorder with HiNotes 3.0
Unified Communications

HiDock launches P1 AI voice recorder with HiNotes 3.0

Professionals can now record meetings through their own Bluetooth earphones, while a recording-free transcription option addresses privacy concerns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Exclaimer links Workday to email signatures & meetings
Unified Communications

Exclaimer links Workday to email signatures & meetings

Manual updates to email signatures and meeting themes could fade as Exclaimer ties Workday HR records to its branding tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Exclaimer nears USD $100 million ARR with global push
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Exclaimer nears USD $100 million ARR with global push

Email branding specialist Exclaimer nears USD $100 million ARR as new products and hires fuel global expansion across major markets.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Pax8 to launch Google Cloud & AI suite for MSPs in ANZ
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Pax8 to launch Google Cloud & AI suite for MSPs in ANZ

Pax8 will launch Google Cloud, Workspace, and AI tools on its marketplace for MSPs and SMBs in Australia and New Zealand from early 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Smarsh & Google partner to archive encrypted RCS messages
Risk & Compliance

Smarsh & Google partner to archive encrypted RCS messages

Smarsh partners with Google to archive encrypted RCS messages on Android, helping regulated firms ensure compliance with modern communication standards.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Salesforce & Google deepen AI partnership with Agentforce 360
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Salesforce & Google deepen AI partnership with Agentforce 360

Salesforce and Google deepen AI partnership with Agentforce 360, integrating Gemini Enterprise to boost productivity and streamline workflows across Google Workspace.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Plaud unveils all-in-one platform for omnichannel note taking
Unified Communications

Plaud unveils all-in-one platform for omnichannel note taking

Plaud launches a Developer Platform combining hardware and software for seamless omnichannel note taking and conversational intelligence across industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
Plaud unveils omnichannel AI platform to automate notetaking
Unified Communications

Plaud unveils omnichannel AI platform to automate notetaking

Plaud launches an omnichannel AI platform providing APIs and SDKs to automate and analyse notetaking across in-person and online business conversations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Zoom AI Companion expands integrations & features for productivity
Customer Relationship Management

Zoom AI Companion expands integrations & features for productivity

Zoom's AI Companion now integrates with 16 apps including ServiceNow and Jira, enhancing productivity by automating tasks within its platform and beyond.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Zoom debuts AI features for business workflows across apps
Customer Relationship Management

Zoom debuts AI features for business workflows across apps

Zoom launches AI Companion add-on linking 16 apps like ServiceNow and Jira to streamline tasks and boost productivity across business platforms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

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HiDock launches USD $169 AI recorder for Bluetooth calls
Unified Communications

HiDock launches USD $169 AI recorder for Bluetooth calls

Remote workers and journalists can now record calls without meeting bots, as HiDock’s P1 captures Bluetooth earbud audio and transcribes it.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Exclaimer unveils Brand Kits for multi-channel control
Unified Communications

Exclaimer unveils Brand Kits for multi-channel control

Exclaimer launches Brand Kits to centralise multi-brand control across email signatures and video meetings, aiming to cut inconsistency at scale.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
New Shure audio conferencing kit merges premium performance with seamless setup
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New Shure audio conferencing kit merges premium performance with seamless setup

Shure launches the MXA902 + ANIUSB-MATRIX Audio Conferencing Kit, delivering premium, plug-and-play audio for seamless video meetings in small to medium rooms.

By Duncan Henderson • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025